Classes & Workshops

Tuesday Night Dancing with Independence Squares

Our 2023-2024 weekly classes and workshops began on September 19 2023! 

We dance on Tuesday evenings. We are currently offering the following classes and workshops:

  • Mainstream class: If you’ve never square danced before, but want to give it a try, this is the class for you!
  • Plus class
  • Advanced (1 and 2) class
  • Challenge 1 workshop

Our classes and workshops are in two rooms with our callers, Betsy Gotta and Mark Franks. If you are new to a program and you take the class, please come every Tuesday through December (at least).  We understand that you may miss a class or two, but frequent absences cause the instruction to slow down which is not fair to the other students. 

Time and Location

All Tuesday night classes/dances/workshops run from 7:00 to 9:30 PM and are held at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion. We use the entrance at 2111 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA.

Class fees and Prepayment option

You can either pay as you go at each class, or you can prepay for several class nights to receive a discount. If you choose to prepay, we must receive your payment no later than the second class in each prepayment period.

For members, and those taking the Mainstream class for the first time

  • Pay per class: $9.00
  • Prepay 9/19 to 10/31 (7 class nights): $49
  • Prepay 11/7 to 12/19 (6 class nights): $42

For non-members

  • Pay per class: $10
  • Prepay 9/19 to 10/31 (7 class nights): $56
  • Prepay 11/7 to 12/19 (6 class nights): $48

Health and Safety

Please review the following information for return to dancing information (https://independencesquares.org/wp/2021/07/28/return-to-dancing-information/)

Dues

Dues are $45 for the period from June 1 through May 31. Please support Independence Squares by paying your membership dues regardless of whether you are taking a class and/or workshop. Dancers attending a Mainstream class for the first time do not owe dues.

Members who need assistance paying dues are invited to speak confidentially with our treasurer.

Bad Weather Cancellation Policy

If Philadelphia schools have an early dismissal, are closed, or cancel afternoon or evening activities due to bad weather, then Tuesday night classes and workshops are cancelled. Some resources for finding out if schools are closed: